School: Baile an Chaisil B.

Location:
Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Mícheál de Búrca
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  1. Long ago priests were forbidden to read mass or perform any sacred duties. A great many of them were put to death when they were found reading mass. They used to have Mass in caves and away out in the mountains. A great many people would gather and join in the prayers. Always some person would have to watch in case the soldiers came. Glenlossera is supposed to have got its name from that time. It is said a priest was reading Mass on a rock there on a very stormy night and that the candles stayed lighted all the time.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Cotty Forde
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    25
    Address
    Ballycastle, Co. Mayo